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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1957

Page

5

AAUW Meeting Highlights Point Pleasant Chapter Activities

Mrs Vera Lee Smith spoke to the Point Pleasant AAUW about college accreditation standards and Marshall College’s 1950 AAUW accreditation. Reports from Mrs William Gregory and Miss Norma June Durst covered the Jack son s Mill state convention. A summer bridge party funds a county girl’s scholarship.

Point Pleasant Vera Lee Smith American Association of University Women Marshall College Huntington AAUW Peter H. Steenbergen Maxwell Rd Smith William Gregory Norma June Durst Jackson’s Mill Boston Judson Brake Peter H

Local Family Returns From Maryland Visit

Mr and Mrs A G Middleton of Jackson Ave have returned home after a two week visit with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Joe Middleton of Silver Spring Maryland Mrs Paul M Robertson of Arlington Virginia is visiting her sister Mrs Cary H Rayburn of Viand St

A. G. Middleton Jackson Ave Inlaw Joe Middleton Silver Springs Paul M. Robertson Arlington, Va Cary H. Rayburn Viand St Don Brown Columbus Howard Wagenhals Florida Herman Layne Parkersburg Golyde Hart Nannie Johnson Lester Foreman West Columbia Henry Cunningham Dayton Ohio Henry Cunningham, Jr Jessie Yonker New Haven Lloyd Roush John Phillips Pomeroy Phillips Roush Joe E. Graham Lisa and Steven Waverly Bob Johnston Eliza Metcalf Naples Fla Miles Brown Opal Sorden Herman Ross Connie Sandy D. W. Dotson Carolyn Eugene Weaver Fnneeze Rayburn Spring Creek

New Haven PTA Holds Meeting. New Officers Installed

New Haven New Haven PTA met at the grade school on May 16 with Mrs. John Morgan presiding. Officers installed: Mrs. John Morgan president, Mrs. O J Bostic vice president, Mrs. Everett Roush secretary, and Mrs. Ralph Gibb Jr treasurer. The Rev K J Scott gave a talk on The Giving of Happiness to Others.

New Haven New Haven Pta John Morgan Jack Flesher O. J. Bostic Everett Roush Ralph Gibb, Jr K. J. Scott EUB Church

Lutherans To Install New Pastor Sunday

St. Peter Lutheran Church at Point Pleasant will install Fred Matchinske as pastor at 8 p.m. Sunday with Rev. George C. Werrick of Aurora West Virginia delivering the sermon. A reception follows, chaired by Mrs. Gary Bumgardner.

Point Pleasant Fred Matchinskie St. Peter Lutheran Church George C. Werrick Aurora W. Va West Virginia Lutheran Synod Gary Bumgardner

Dance recital set at Point Pleasant by Suzanne Ryce studio

The fifth annual spring dance recital returns to the Senior High School Gym this Saturday at 8 p.m. Forty nine acts will be performed by 98 students. The highlight is a Spanish Ballet solo El Matador by William Kent of the William Kent Dance Studio of Nitro. Kent and Miss Ryce will perform a dance together.

Point Pleasant Suzanne Ryce William Kent Nitro Miss Ryce

Legion Plans Memorial Service for World War Veterans

Paul Thomas Jr. of Post 23 presided at the Legion meeting. A memorial service is planned for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Lone Oak Cemetery to honor World War I and II veterans, with names of those who died this year read aloud. Members meet at 1 p.m. at the Legion Home and the public is invited. Thomas will accompany James Bragg, the legion’s Boy’s State representative, with Jimmy Lewis. Nominating committee members will report new officers next meeting.

Point Pleasant Paul Thomas, Jr American Legion Legion Lone Oak Cemetery Thomas James Bragg Boy’s State Jackson Mill Jimmy Lewis Leland Duncan Gene Crow Denver Kennedy Dell Plants

Reedsville Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Club Meeting

Local residents report visits from Chillicothe Pomeroy Parkersburg and Akron families. The Reedsville Pioneer 4-H Club met at Martha Posey with demonstrations by Melanie Nichols and Mary Jane Cashdollar. A Meigs General Hospital birth accompanied by birthday notices joined community updates.

Reedsville Dana Massar Chillicothe Pomeroy Melvin Smith Bernard Smalley Debbie Coolville Richard Smith Akron J. M. Smith Ruth Waggoner Don Ebbinger Parkersburg L. S. Buckley Bridgett Ann Desmond L. B. Sisson Helen Blake Dorothy Cashdollar Evelyn Spencer Eden Elden Blake Dwain Durst Cottageville O. E. Bailey Roy Edwards Culloden W. Va B. L. Edwards Vern Buck Guy Barton Coal Run

Marriage License Filed For Seabolt Hart In Sand Town

A marriage license application was made in Point Pleasant by Eugene Seabolt 21 of Sand Town son of Jerry and Hazel Seabolt and Jessie Ruth Hart 21 of Henderson daughter of Stanley and Virginia Hart.

Point Pleasant Eugene Seabolt Sand Town Jerry and Hazel Stearcher Seabolt Jessie Ruth Hart Henderson Stanley Virginia Durst Hart

Costly Development of Modern Turbo Jets

Britannica notes the development of modern turbo jets cost 40 to 50 million dollars and required three to five years to complete.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Conservancy Plans Outlined Before Logan Kiwanis Club

Dale Oakley of the Soil Conservation Service described a Rush Creek Watershed Conservancy District modeled after Hunters Run, stressing that flood control is about reducing damage rather than stopping floods. He included slides on erosion and flood damages. C W Snyder led the program and hosted three Future Farmers of America members from Chief Logan Chapter.

LOGAN Rush Creek C. W. Snyder Logan High School Snyder Future Farmers of America John Gillogly W. A. Gillogly Harry Risch All Ohio Ffa Carl Risch Jim Palmer Stanton Palmer

Boy Earns 56 Points In Economy Reading Plan Contest

Joe Ingerick of Point Pleasant, son of Mr and Mrs J A Ingerick, stands with 56 points in The Messenger Economy Reading Plan Contest. The prize package includes prizes cash and an all expense paid trip to Cedar Point. He is active in acting and music and aims for engineering college.

Joe Ingerick J. A. Ingerick Point Pleasant Cedar Point Lake Erie the Messenger Ingerick Pt. Pleasant High School Presbyterian Church de Molay Breakers

Plan to Ease Traffic Woes Presented by Point C of C

The Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce recommends a three phase parking and traffic plan to ease downtown congestion led by John Hushion of Mari etta Manufacturing Co. The plan focuses on Sixth Street with one way Main Street northbound and new parking spaces.

Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce C of C National Chamber of Commerce John Hushion Marietta Manufacturing Co Rush Krodel Joe Guarino Tom Fisher Charles Bechtle Harold Somerville Milton Sixth Street Main Street Second Sixth Viand 5Th 4Th

Mason Community Notes Highlight PTA Officers and Local Events

Mason MASON Edward Rickard becomes PTA president at a service led by Mrs. Alice Smith. Officers include Charles Carr as vice president Den ver Artis secretary and Don Ebersbach treasurer. Woodrow Foreman retires as president. Safety and national convention fund contribution discussed. Potluck fed about 52. Womans Society of World Service held annual mother daughter banquet served by Martin Restaurant. program led by Mrs. Lucille Smith and Mrs. Lola Jeffers. Denise Ann Werry born at Holzer Hospital, Denise is third child and third daughter. Grandparents listed. Visits noted with Mrs. Eliza Metcalf and others.

MASON Edward Rickard Mason Grade School PTA Alice Smith Charles Carr Denver Artis Don Ebersbach Woodrow Foreman Hartford Cincinnati Woman's Society of World Service EUB Martin Middleport Lucille Smith Lola Jeffers Ruth McIntosh McIntosh Homer Nobles Walter Werry Holzer Hospital Denise Ann Werry Paula Jo Deborah Lynn Joseph Gress Charles Werry Pomeroy Ray Barker

Will Admitting Executor In Logan Probate Case

Logan Route 2 resident Augustus F Michel died leaving widow Katie Michel as sole legatee and executrix without bond in Hocking County Probate Court. Inventory valued estate at 18181 with appraisers Roy Kleinschmidt Ewald Schmitter and Bruce Fickel.

Logan Augustus F. Michel Hocking County Katie Michel Roy Kleinschmidt Ewald Schmitter Bruce Fickel

Divorce Filed In Franklin County Suit

Lilli Mae Call a minor under 21 and her mother Clyda Call filed for divorce from Gene Olier, alleging cruelty. They wed in Franklin County Indiana on April 13, 1957.

Point Pleasant Lilli Mae Call Clyda Call Gene Olier Franklin County Ind

Extension Agent Resigns to Join OSU Marketing Role

Logan Ohio Hocking County Extension Advisor Council accepted Charles Ingraham's resignation effective July 1. He will become OSU extension marketing specialist working with livestock marketing programs. Ingraham, native of Washington County, has served five years in Logan and will relocate to Columbus with his wife and three children.

Ingraham OSU Washington County Logan Hamilton County Columbus Extension Advisory Council

Vandalism and Burglary Reported Near Route 75

Logan County deputies investigated burglaries and vandalism Monday night. Logan Concrete Inc. on Route 75 north of town lost two hand hammers a hydraulic truck jack and a log chain after a smashed door. A front end loader on Sauerkraut Road was moved 1400 feet into a field, battery stolen and cables torn, with gasoline siphoned from its tank.

Logan Gerald Morrison Logan Concrete, Inc Route 75 Albert Seabright Sauerkraut Roscoe Harsh

Antioch Grange notes social and meeting plans

Logan Grange meeting led by Logan Herbert Sheline with several officers absent. A collection for the American Cancer Society was taken. Remarks from Mr. and Mrs. Willard Robinson of Eau Gallie Florida. An exchange program with Ewing Grange tentatively planned for June 24 and a June 17 ice cream social. Memorial Day literary program led by Lois Nihiser with readings and songs. Demand for dues payment and preparations for Memorial Day cleanup. Dinner at Sportsman for Logan Emblem Club 263 officers. plans for installation of 1957 58 officers on June 5 at the Nelsonville Elks Lodge with a 6:30 p.m. dinner.

Herbert Sheline Antioch Grange Grange Hall American Cancer Society Jennie Bush Carl Engle Engle Willard Robinson Eau Gaille Fla Florida Mr. Robinson Ewing Grange Lois Nihiser Logan Emblem Club Joseph Gano Nelsonville Elks Lodge

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Clark Truax Logan Route 1 announce a son. Admitted Lloyd McNeal Laurelville medical. Mrs Carl Brooks Logan Route 1 surgery. Fred M Morrain Boothbay Maine medical. Dismissed Mrs William R Lecrone Bremen and son. Mrs Alden Wenham McArthur and daughter. Robert Rinehart Creola. Franklin Stewart Logan.

Clark Truax Logan Lloyd McNeal Laurelville Carl Brooks Logan Route 1 Fred M. Morrain Boothbay Maine William R. Lecrone Bremen Alden Wenham McArthur Robert Rinehart Creola Franklin Stewart

Eye injuries in American industry exceed 300000 yearly

More than 300,000 eye injuries occur annually in American industry highlighting the risk workers face from splashed chemicals, flying debris, and missing protective gear. The focus remains on prevention through safer practices and proper eye protection programs.

Council moves to consolidate Glenwood Addition improvements

Logan city council voted to let the service director obtain plans and specs for a single Glenwood Addition project and bid it, contingent on a low bidder for a water line contract declining. The plan covers sewers water line curbs gutters paving and the water line bid by C G Kline of Lancaster.

Logan Glenwood C. G. Kline Lancaster

Agreement Reached In Land Appraisal Case

An entry in Common Pleas Court shows the Ohio Department of Highways and Chakeres Realty Co of Springfield reached a settlement in a land appropriation case for the Hocking Drive In Theater. Chakeres received 1080 dollars compensation plus damages, with no on right of way signs but permission for a state funded guard rail. Costs were charged to the state.

Logan Common Pleas Ohio Department of Highways Chakeres Realty Co Springfield Hocking Drive

Mrs. Beatrice L. Osborne Rites Set Friday

Logan service details for Mrs Beatrice L Osborne 60 of Columbus who died Monday at Hocking Valley Hospital. Wife of J Calvin Osborne she leaves a daughter Mrs Paul Harrison of Logan mother Mrs Alice McVey of Columbus sister Mrs Bertha Botts Reynoldsburg brother Samuel J Lehman Columbus and four grandchildren. Services Friday 11 a.m. at Heinlein funeral home with Rev Stanley T Benton officiating burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Beatrice L. Osborne Columbus Hocking Valley Hospital J. Calvin Osborne Paul Harrison Alice McVey Bertha Botts Reynoldsburg Samuel J. Lehman Osborne E. Broad St. Church of Christ, Columbus Heinlein Stanley T. Benton Oak Grove Cemetery

Escapees From Boys Industrial School Caught Near Lancaster

Two boys who fled the Boys Industrial School near Lancaster were captured along the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway tracks south of Enterprise while headed toward Logan. They are believed to have burglarized Sugar Grove Monday night and were returned to the school.

Logan Lancaster Institution A. J. Waldron Enterprise Sugar Grove

No Acting President When President and VP Are Absent

The speaker of the House cannot act as president when both the president and vice president are out of the United States since no acting president position exists. The president retains power wherever he travels.

United States

Adoption Petition for Infant Wigglesworth in Athens County

In the matter of the adoption of Leslie Ann Wells, petitioners Lavelle and Vanity seek to adopt Infant Wigglesworth born August 14 1955 in Jacksonville Florida. Notice to Ruby Wigglesworth whose residence is unknown. Hearing set July 26 1953 at 10 PM before Probate Judge Roger J Jones Sr. Lavelle and Vanity attorney for petitioners.

Leslie Ann Wells Athens County Ohio Ruby Wigglesworth Wigglesworth Jacksonville Florida Athens Roger J, Jones Lavelle Vanity

Notice to bidders sale of eight houses

Ohio University solicits sealed proposals by June 7 1957 for the sale and removal of eight houses and five out buildings on East Union Streets Athens Ohio. Buildings sold as one lot as is where is with removal by July 15 1957. Bond of 2000 required and inspection arranged May 20 to June 7. University reserves right to reject any or all proposals.

Ohio University Athens Ohio East Union Street Ohio Universi W. H. Herbert

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Steenbergen Lionel Brake Evelyn Gammon Status of Women Gammon William Buffington Lawrence G. Mohr J. M. Foglesong Gregory Juliet Smith New Haven Social Notes Philip Sporn Ralph Gibbs, Jr Maintenance No. 2 Maintenance No. 3 Barry Montgomery Los Angeles California Mr. Capehart Thomas Capehart James Gilbert Haven Heights Legion Plans Reedsville Social Notes Bishop Jim Bishop Henning Larsen University of Illinois Benjamin Franklin Magazine Jackie Gleason Look Magazine Waldorf-Astoria Lincoln Christ Oakley Kanawha Ohio Valley Sixth and Mason Social Notes Will Admitted Emblem Club Dines Council Mrs. Osborne BIS Fisher
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